9000 RPM, BIG WING & Loose Hose! Honda S2000 // Nürburgring

[@SRCJavi]

Thank you so much for such an experience, it was by far the most fun I’ve ever had on a track, such great driving skills and kind person, hope to see you again back at the Nurburgring in the future 🤝🏻❤️

[@DahakaCL]

Dude, your smile, your body expression is one of the top 10 from the last videos from Misha. Awesome build, wish we could have access to S2000 here in Chile. Saludos!

[@mgcharoudin]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! On to many more laps together!!

[@martssss]

El misha esta loco jejeje

[@SuperBubba01]

Don't tell your wife or Girlfriend or whatever :D

[@franzhuber7361]

Itchy and scratchy were in the wheelhouse

[@cheesecakemilkshake8043]

I like when he sees his friend and says overtake him! Misha literally goes off road and at all costs to complete the mission

[@nycyabber7103]

Misha is the definition of "give the man the tools and he'll get the job done"

[@Gaminghero94]

4:18 I did get some old school Gran turismo vibes seeing him overtaking that Daihatsu Copen in a Honda S2000 ❤

[@DahakaCL]

As an owner of a "high" 400awhp car and a "low" 200whp FWD car, this video nails it just in the middle of both experiences, doesn't need much power to have fun at all!. My FWD is way more fun than my S3 Quattro, by eons of difference. EDIT: Loved the smile and happiness from Javi during the lap, got me chicken skin, amazing how far you have come Misha, not just the editing, your driving is transmitting bunch of feelings to your viewers and i think more important, to the owners of the cars!.

[@99Lezard99]

what is your 200hp fwd?

[@XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD]

@@99Lezard99 first thing that comes to mind is a clio 3 or 4 rs?

[@PBRatLord]

I grew up on big ol murican V8s, but nothing sounds quite as raw yet balanced as an old NA Honda I4, love the way they sing

[@rereg543]

How can anyone not like the sound an S2000 makes? It's *such* a great-sounding engine.

[@AliBaba-ip2yy]

Sound is good but slow lol

[@Fazorplays]

@@AliBaba-ip2yyit really not slow for what it is

[@5ShotProductions]

And there’s proof again: You don’t need these crazy amount of power to have A LOT of fun on the Nordschleife! 👏🙏 The owner clearly had the best day of his life while Misha was doing his „thing“ 👍 Always very cool to see the engine revving that high 🙏 Now imagine this car with this engine and then equipped with a small turbo -> 😍 Thanks for the video, as always highly appreciated! Best wishes, Philipp 👋

[@simonecominato5561]

I totally agree: better to have a car with a good chassis and an amount of power that's not trying to kill you at every corner! That way having fun it's almost garanteed :)

[@rgled10260]

Nope a supercharger works better on these engines

[@scottadcock4470]

@@laidbackracing5559pro driver ?

[@r.d.9399]

Some of us get bored with low power but it's a cool car.

[@The_Noticer.]

>rear brakes locking "Is that worse?" smh, more money than sense...

[@bryanlomo9897]

I like how everybody was complaining about the stock S2000 last video and Misha immediately got a modded S2000 to drive, hahaha

[@JuanjeteMS]

It's almost stock apart from coilvers and Aero 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@big-R]

And tires. Which is literally all it needed to completely change the car.

[@binskee677]

@@JuanjeteMS and the aero slowed it down tremendously, for the rear wing to work you need a hardtop (or at least the roof up) otherwise it creates no downforce but a lot of drag ... that said, roof down is way more fun!

[@ghomerhust]

@@binskee677 air in the hair!!

[@alanmac8807]

I'd that's modded I'd hate to see stock

[@NanoDex]

Two brands, Honda and Porsche, really stand out as the maximum fun vehicles on Misha's channel! So good! The sounds and sensations are *muah* perfect!

[@bane2]

BMW too, there's been a lot of fun BMWs over the years, especially the old NA e36/46 M3s

[@binskee677]

@@bane2 BMW back then was GOLD! i think they lost their touch a bit, definitly fast but not as emotional

[@THESHADOW97139]

@@bane2 130i !!! 😉

[@rainofpain2431]

PRICE is the big difference, between Honda and Porsche.

[@THESHADOW97139]

@@rainofpain2431 Reliability too ....

[@massimonegrini9598]

S2000 what a blast! One of the best engine ever produced on a production car ❤

[@RDSAlphard]

The S2000 videos all show what the hype of S2000 are about, the sounds & the emotions, they're just absolutely :chef-kiss: perfect! ❤❤❤

[@ApexClubRacer]

Yes, keep the s2000 content training going, awesome to hear your feedback on all kinds of approaches to making the s2k a track weapon

[@MrAdm]

Spanish audience here!! Awesome video, what a vibe 👌

[@deanparker7867]

I owned an original Honda AP1 s2000 for over 20 years until I finally had to sell it last year. This is the first time I have actually missed it to be honest. Totally reminded me of why I fell in love with it all those years ago! Fantastic driving!

[@BenGilmore-dy1gc]

Sold my AP1 a couple years ago and feel the same.

[@Krispiez69]

Great video, I am a huge fan of the S2000 and who doesn't love pushing out 9k before shifting

[@itai468]

downshifting from 6000+ to 8000+ ... crazy ! Misha, how much confidence so it won't trigger a money a shift.... respect

[@guillermoguillermo4368]

6:18 I love how he downshifted into a near red line but since he was in an uphill it was just enought to keep it climbing while not losing momentum and not overreving the engine.

[@TT2.7F150]

The sound of the echo 2:33 😍😍 Nothing sounds like a Honda strung out to the max loving life and this car sounds GOOOOD!

[@DenisBIH]

This car was never driven like this before. So good to see those happy faces.

[@zknarc]

That car seems to rotate so nicely, you're on the power well before the apex on most of the corners

[@Manvswild11]

S2k rotates better than any car I’ve ever driven

[@quest8795]

With the right person behind the wheel, you can really make an S2k grip and rotate nicely With the wrong person behind the wheel, it will rotate a bit too much lol

[@radimfoucek8765]

What a ride! It was fantastic. Better than any supersports. This was old pure driving skill. 👍

[@chrism869]

Glorious vtec noises ,s2000 forever be a legendary Honda, I would have this as a ultimate summer cruiser

[@mohammedkhaled4084]

I was in a bad mood until I watched this lap. Hondas on the ring always cheers me up.

[@honda4185]

That was a very good lookin 306gti and that induction sound those engine does is amazing for the ears! Great lap with the s2000.. sadly to much exhaust and no induction sound. Misha has to drive your friends 306Gti to😍

[@shortstories3349]

I absolutely loved watching this video, the entire way that S2K screaming away! Absolutely phenomenal run!

[@spearfishinglifegreece]

I am getting Need for Speed Underground vibes watching this great vid!!!❤

[@mediocreman2]

That engine sounds so much better than the AP2 2.2 you drove recently. I didn't think it would be so much better! Less torque of course, but that sound! It feels like a motorcycle. ❤

[@bane2]

I much prefer the F20C character over the F22C. There is definitely a torque deficiency, especially in the midrange, and I suspect the F22C actually made a bit more power. This was proven by countless dyno tests. But the F20C has a bit broader rev range, sounds better and is just more exhilarating imo. The F22C feels like the party ends just as its beginning.

[@binskee677]

@@bane2 actually the F22C made slightly less HP (237 instead of 240) except in japan both made 250hp, F22c makes more torque which makes it easier to drive and lets you pull more from slightly less rpm, the F20C if you want to get the most out of it you have to keep it in a very tiny RPM range like 7500 rpm to 9000, it's possible due to the short gearing but not a easy task, even Misha dropped out of it a few times and you can immediately hear and feel it.

[@Weather_Nerd]

YES! I haven’t owned an S2000 for many years but when I had an AP1 and frequented forums, many talked about the F20C engine paired with the AP2 transmission and/or differential and said it was a fantastic pairing. Always wished I could experience that, but I LOVED the F20C and tbh the torque difference really isn’t thaaat large. One benefit to the AP2 is that you can easily use something like Hondata to change when VTEC engages and make other adjustments. By the numbers FWIR AP1 usually ranged 190-205WHP stock, AP2 closer to 205-220WHP but my memory may be failing me don’t quote that lol.

[@Weather_Nerd]

Funny, MX-5 world is a bit similar. Some truly do prefer the 1.6L in the older NA models despite it being obviously inferior in a few different ways. Part of that is just the experience and sensations plain and simple. Personally, I adore my 1991 NA6 and the 1.6L engine, it reminds me so much of my old S2000 but is less precise steering bit more mushy but more road feel, slower of course, and lower revving. Miata is waaay more forgiving near the limit hahaha. I always thought a perfect car for my liking would be my 2180lb Miata mated with the F20C engine but apparently that requires steering geometry changed to get in so the K swap is the obvious choice but man I totally understand why there are a ton of F20C and F22C1 swapped AE86s out there!

[@bane2]

@@Weather_Nerd yes! I'm partial to the 1.6 in NA Miatas and to me that's the best Miata motor ever made!

[@AttackCRX]

What an absolute ride! Always loved a solid S2K.

[@scottw5253]

Misha loves driving good Hondas and I love watching him do it! So fun to watch the excitement of both driver and passengers.

[@Star_Guest1]

Какой отличный обгон с поздним торможением)) Супер!

[@stephendoyle2393]

I love watching Misha driving these types of cars...you really see the skill and the work involved to make a lower horsepower car just dance on the track!

[@curtthemk2kid235]

I'm addicted to watching Misha smash cars around the ring 😍 especially high reving Honda's! 😍 I'm a VW nut but man I'm getting a high reving Honda itch that might need scratching soon 😂

[@endless_touge]

Two s2000 in the history of the channel and now another two cars in few days. That really makes me happy. And i can tell by the tires and the wing this one is the best till now .

[@rolkabolka]

Misha really enjoying the Hondas. This truly obvious just look the concetration at hes face. I really likes the owner/passenger's reactions too. He's enjoyed the ride quite well :)

[@louisnguyen6038]

the owner was emotional having the time of his life

[@yvangascogne]

What a lap ! Insane driving ! Even the copilot was good 👍

[@KleineJoop]

4:25 That's a Daihatsu Copen, faster than i thought haha good driver

[@CorEHarD69]

Incredible lap, Javi was scare as fuck at the beginning, i love his expressions. Really well driving as always Misha. Much love from Spain ❤❤ Hoping i can drive there in a soon future :)

[@gabrielealdini1052]

Finally misha learnt how to drive an s2000 . I prefere ap1 all way long to ap2 . Just love it!bravo

[@LeonEdwards1991]

Misha you are without a doubt the Nordschleife GOAT!!! One day i will get my dream car and share the track with you🙏, gefeliciteerd met die miljoen abonnees broeder je bent oprecht een inspiratie voor ons allemaal ❤

[@JamalPennant]

That owner having the time of their life. Love when you have honda's on the channel such great drives.

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

You really feel at home in a HONDA, don't you? I can see you really enjoy it. And you seem to really know the S2000's characteristics. I enjoy watching you drive it, taking it's to the limits, but not overdoing it. Great video!

[@xXxH8TERxXx]

always better to go a gear to high then to low 😉 VTEC! Not the fastest on track but damn they sound good 👌🏻

[@smooth_ops2942]

If it was supercharged with a kraftworks unit and it made 400whp it could be a serious weapon at that power level.

[@99Lezard99]

id say for thier displacement and thier respective class, they are probably the fastest.

[@binskee677]

@@99Lezard99 Naturally aspirated yes, i think there is no 2L 4cyl NA production engine with 250hp right? Car is just a bit too heavy i think, if it mas Miata weight, that would be a rocket!

[@bobmanzi7712]

i like the rear camera, i love to watch them fade away.great stuff thanks

[@cep0rr0]

Soy seguidor de SRC, y seguidor tuyo, me veo unas 5 o 6 vueltas al día ya que te conocí hace poco. Un crack

[@theborbz3024]

2:36 the way SRCJavi been shocked in joy when misha heel-toe his s2k was priceless haha

[@ilidan150]

Might be just me but this video gave me Motoharu Kurosawa vibes of that legendary S2000 prototype video, and no ABS lol top notch!!

[@alfonsoiranzo3686]

I felt the same!

[@265justy]

That screaming VTEC is music.. ❤❤❤

[@ashley_neal]

Great video Misha! Love these uploads with the foot cam 👊

[@glenn20l]

Misha is definitely a big Honda fan, he’s always having the best best time in a Honda 🔥💪🏽❤️

[@guillerg7]

He visto el video como 10 veces que gozada, pedazo de experiencia ya tenia ganas de ver el video , gracias por el disfrute.

[@RustyRussell_YT]

Once again VTEC kicked in yo, right into my heart! Love it!

[@danisantabarbara5931]

His smiling all throughout the lap says it all. Pedazo de vuelta co, te has currado un coche tornillo a tornillo y lo has dejado de lujo, muchas felicitaciones y a disfrutar, un abrazo!

[@ZdanoG6]

3:45 - typical Honda - 4gear 135km/h nothing !!!! Reduction to 3rd and go go go. I love this VTEC engine !!!!

[@niikon]

If he can't dial in brake bias he has to use different pads at the rear - locking up rear wheels under braking is really really bad.

[@smooth_ops2942]

Thats a really clever work around 👍🏻

[@PLAYERSLAYER_22]

I was honestly sketched out after I saw how it oversteered on braking. but dang this thing will be quick when he sorts that out.

[@bane2]

There is an issue with the ABS or it wouldn’t happen. The car is set up to rotate under braking from the factory but without ABS too much force goes to the rear brakes.

[@jamescc367]

Yeah that's NOT good, would def freak me out, would be constantly in the back of my head He still friggin ripped though Sort that out and that little things obviously even quicker Does he have any footage of a lap in a Honda (or any dohc N/A smaller displaced engine) that he considers well sorted and basically enabled him to have a clear head the whole lap?

[@PLAYERSLAYER_22]

@@bane2 while that is true, you can also achieve favorable handling by biasing the front and not using abs.

[@Eeveethegamer26]

Absolutely love the sound of the S2000. One of my dream cars

[@jaspervos4345]

That engine ❤. I once drove behind another S2000 once on track Zolder for a while and the sound, it is amazing, I was in heaven.

[@lorenzopipan]

Prolly the best video i have ever seen of the ring. Pure dictionary definition of JOY. Thanks!

[@paulpekala]

Oh man what a treat. Anazing car, great driving skills and puuuuuure enjoyment and happiness on the owners face 💪💪💪

[@theerawatech]

A high performance and well maintained VTEC always generates lot of fun. Thanks for uploading.

[@martinfischernielsen2595]

Yeeeew!!! That thing reminds me of the one scene in the whole of FAF franchise worth a damn, the honda s2000!!

[@leehaloover2810]

The man could not stop smiling! A day he will never forget!! "So good" is just facts! Good amount of power with an incredible chassis, all down to the experience it delivers! One of the BEST production cars ever made! In todays era, needs a bump up in power, it is a different animal with a supercharger! Retains the power curve!

[@jesusandreu3556]

Aupa ahí MISHA con Javi de SRC.....que bueno🤙👍👏👏👏👏

[@neversettle7666]

Misha, curious about your thoughts of budget FR track cars and convertibles in a track environment. Love the S2K and Miata, however always mildly concerned about an open lid design. Have you ever tested an RX8?

[@mgcharoudin]

I have, but it's pretty slow in stock form tbh and hard to make them fast.

[@neversettle7666]

@@mgcharoudin thoughts on the chassis as I am considering one with a K24 swap.

[@mgcharoudin]

@@neversettle7666 seems to be alright

[@IsSalty]

YES YES A MILLION TIMES YES to this camera setup!!

[@sdlausen1]

SOMEONE PLEASE get Misha a well sorted S2k. It's either the tires, wheel size, ABS, or something slightly wrong with each car he's driven.

[@cristianramirez7295]

Ur asking for too much man everyone first wanted suspension here u go an earo car with suspension sure it could have a hardtop and stiffer springs

[@big-R]

This car was fine.

[@binskee677]

this car was good, but yea i agree with you, i think the content will come, i think Misha started to post the stock ones first and ist going up from there, i wouldn't be surprised if he already had driven a well sorted out one!

[@TrueBDaddy]

No, make sure no one gets him a sorted one, that way we get more s2k's.

[@binskee677]

@@TrueBDaddy hahaha true! I heard ferrari is looking for a new strategist ;) you should apply =D

[@endless_touge]

There are always people saying this car is kinda slow. Fact is 240 hp are not 500hp. 240 is not enough for the Ring. But on a twisty road it can destroy almost anything.! Cornering speed is top

[@binskee677]

jup, a well sorted one turns in and keeps traction like nothing i have ever experienced yet, thanks to the double wishbones you don't really feel the weight too.

[@bwmcdonald96]

Love the s2000 content💯💯❤

[@AP-op4rc]

These are such wonderful cars as a platform to build something very exciting. I had a buddy years ago that had one with a centrifugal supercharger, which at the time seemed a little odd to me, but the car doesn’t really make any torque so you got a lot of power filling in where there wasn’t any before, without some crazy doubled effect of lag from having a turbo and all of the power bottled up at the top of the rev range. I hope someday you get to drive one like this, just with some extra oomf.

[@smooth_ops2942]

Supercharged with 400+whp would be a serious ring monster...

[@AP-op4rc]

@@smooth_ops2942 Would be glorious.

[@stevebarnette]

What an awesome video. Thanks to Misha and S2000 owner for sharing.

[@kawaiirunnersdriftclub]

Misha putting the S2000 to work!!! Absolutely amazing lap, car sounds heavenly too!!! Cheers!!!

[@makinjica]

all the needed cute downshifts , super lap and rev sound .

[@12345678939218]

Impossible not love the sound. Awesome. 🔥❤️

[@ariffheffny7685]

That S2000 Vtec screaming gives me goose bump. Great drive Misha. 👍🥰🔥

[@iSings-bi6iy]

AMAZING vid misha, greetings from Spain. Your driving is so raw ans SICK (in the good meaning) hahaha

[@KC16A6]

I LOVE when Misha let's his INNER V-TEC come out hahaha You can tell her REVELS in that JDM NA rev ;)

[@grizlybear6217]

i want to have the same high as javi have and the zone misha have

[@be.honest-b1y]

Misha + Honda .. absolute amazing 🥰🔥💯

[@wandr3r180]

I gotta say one of the things I love about Europe is that this video features a German guy, a Spanish Guy and a Japanese car and they are speaking English. Bravo.

[@arkimakaki604]

Misha and Honda always a good combo

[@Moolaz]

Misha smirking whenever the race is on - is great.

[@ghomerhust]

when the engine is already really good, and you toss on some other bolt-ons that bring the chassis into the modern realm, that is the purity that i love. i mean, listen to that friggin 2 liter SCREAM! its a lovely noise, and the car really dances nicely

[@rj5795]

The people that complained about Misha not driving a modded s2k are the ones that crashed their s2ks since they cant a raw car. That snap oversteer lol

[@birelboy1]

High reving honda engines are always nice to hear. Amazing sound as always. Maybe it is to long ago, but what are your thoughts about the advan ad08 tyres compaired to an ar1? Because I’ve seen a test on youtube with the new ad09 compaired to the ar1 and the new crs. The tyre was faster than the ar1 and gives better performance in the rain. I would consider buying those instead of ar1.

[@mgcharoudin]

It seems to be better, but Nankang already released CR-S and that is new dimension (I drove with it already)

[@big-R]

Nankang AR1 are much grippier than the AD08RS that were on this car. AD08RS are also worse than AD08R. Can't speak for AD09 series though

[@binskee677]

@@big-R Totally agree, the AD08RS was big step down but the new AD09 is good i heard, haven't tested it yet but friends have.

[@Manvswild11]

@@binskee677I had ad08s on my S2000 and now ad09 and they’re a decent step up in performance and pretty good tyre life so far

[@binskee677]

@@Manvswild11 thats great, looking forward to test it next year =D

[@jplin888]

I love the S2K. One of my dream car but unfortunately I couldn’t afford to own one as it was too expensive at the time. Love the Vtec scream and it’s a very fun and capable car. The owner seems to enjoy himself. Thanks Misha for sharing the video. Take care bro.

[@SpectreDusk]

Sounded absolutely phenomenal!

[@ricardo1e93]

Now I want to see you drive that Copen that was at the foxhole bridge 😅

[@AladdinGamer11]

Hermano te has ganado un nuevo suscriptor 🎉🎉❤❤

[@HELIXGHOST]

S2000 beautiful machine 🖤

[@SantanKGhey1234]

That F20C in the S2000 just sounds glorious❤.... That additional character and tone from 8-9000rpms makes me take the 2.0L any day of the week!

[@alucard0712]

This maybe not the fastest car but the driving experience is just incredible! The sound, the dashboard, the open roof. It's perfect and will not kill you.

[@DZNart]

207 KMH 3:59 . Misha you make my heart flutter 😂

[@TimsEnthusiastGarage]

brilliant lap, the joy this passenger was exuding made my day

[@BronchoGillespie]

I’ve owned 2 Honda S2000s and can quite honestly say I’ve never enjoyed seeing one being driven as much as this, absolutely awesome peddling 😎

[@romeosim1012]

Awesome lap. U always look so comfortable in a Honda. Great video , stay safe

[@delboy2974]

Maximum attack.. That was a hell off drive Miša... Respect...

[@kushagrachaturvedy2821]

God that S2000 sounds godly

[@bassicuk1986]

Great video it watch. The owner was smiling all the way through the lap, Misha bro you was driving that S2000 like you stole it! haha.

[@gemini3558]

Thank you 🙏 Misha Honda vtec for the win !!! 😜👍🇦🇺

[@bimmer.joo34]

I love the exhaust sound of this s2000 so beautiful